MSc Food Science

University of Reading · Reading, United Kingdom

MScEnglish90 ECTS1 yearOn CampusBoth

The MSc Food Science programme at University of Reading (Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences , topics include) is a MSc programme delivered in English over 1 years (2 semesters) (90 ECTS (180 UK credits)). This programme offers comprehensive training in nutritional sciences, covering human metabolism, clinical nutrition, food science, and dietary planning for health and disease prevention. Students develop skills in nutritional assessment, diet programme design, and evidence-based nutrition counselling. Graduates pursue careers in healthcare settings, food industry, sports nutrition, wellness centres, and public health organisations.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): £32,850/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): £32,850/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2027-06-30
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2027-06-30
Duration: 1 year
ECTS credits: 90
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Starts: 01 September 2027
Intake: September intake

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2027-06-30

Non-EU students

2027-06-30

Programme overview

DegreeMSc
Duration1 year
ECTS90
LanguageEnglish
Study formatOn Campus
PaceBoth
CountryUnited Kingdom
FacultyDepartment of Food and Nutritional Sciences , topics include

Official university

University of Reading

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 1 year of study.

EU & Non-EU	Tuition	Living	Total
EU & Non-EU	£32,850	—	needs the fee

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